Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic is known for his insane passing capacity. His spotlight reel includes many close, full-court heaves to teammates, as well as no-look passes.

Despite his expertise in passing, Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton says he could see Jokic playing an exceptional position if he were to play football.

“I see a tight end; I don’t see a quarterback,” Payton informed Altitude Sports host Katy Winge. “It’s one factor to pass. You additionally see someone who catches and has been given actual soft hands. I suppose what’s very underrated or by no means mentioned is how someone can accept a pass… he appears to have that.”

Following Payton’s interview, satirically, Jokic might report a profession-high 19 assists within the Nuggets’ win over the Indiana Pacers.

Denver Nuggets & Denver Broncos coaches meet up in Indianapolis

Nuggets head coach Michael Malone and his team had been in Indianapolis on Monday to face the Pacers, at the same time as Broncos head coach Sean Payton was additionally in town for the NFL Combine. Before the game, the two coaches took the opportunity to meet up.

Mike High Coaches! 🗣️#Broncos head coach Sean Payton and #Nuggets head coach Michael Malone chatting it up before tonight’s Nuggets game! #9sports pic.twitter.com/Kfc8vA2dTa

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Despite being recognized for being one of the brightest offensive minds in football, according to Malone, Payton has a pretty extensive understanding of basketball as well.

“I didn’t fully recognize the volume of which he is a basketball guy; he is a basketball junkie,” Malone stated at some point in his postgame interview. “I thanked him for the job he’s achieved for the Broncos… I’ve been right here for 10 years, and I’ve seen some Broncos coaches come and go, and for them to make the playoffs this year and to see the city get so excited… that was amusing to see.”

Payton, as well as Broncos general manager George Paton, may have a busy week in Indianapolis. The pair will meticulously take a look at hundreds of athletes at the NFL Combine and get a higher look at prospects who may want to assist in shaping the future of the Broncos’ roster.

The Nuggets, then again, will hold their four-game road trip with a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. They’ll wrap up their travels with matchups in opposition to the Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics.